One-Pot Creamy Lemon Garlic Shrimp
Luscious shrimp simmered in a rich lemon-garlic sauce with fresh herbs, ready in 20 minutes with minimal cleanup. This american-inspired keto (keto) ready in about 20 minutes pairs peeled and deveined Shrimp, Olive oil, minced Garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz, peeled and deveined Shrimp
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 3 cloves, minced Garlic
- 1, zested and juiced Lemon
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp Dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp, chopped Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to brown. Add 12 oz shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Step 2: Stir in 1 tbsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 cup heavy cream, and 1/2 tsp dried thyme. Season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the shrimp.
- Step 3: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp fresh parsley. Serve immediately over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does One-Pot Creamy Lemon Garlic Shrimp take to make?
Total time is about 20 minutes (10 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover One-Pot Creamy Lemon Garlic Shrimp?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep peeled and deveined shrimp from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pot Creamy Lemon Garlic Shrimp?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale One-Pot Creamy Lemon Garlic Shrimp for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is One-Pot Creamy Lemon Garlic Shrimp keto?
Yes — this recipe is tagged keto based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
So much better than takeout. We'll never order american delivery again.
- ★★★★★
Made with what I had on hand and it still came out great.
- ★★★★★
Added this to my weekly meal rotation. So satisfying.
